7 days in Porto Itinerary

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names.

Change things up with these side-trips from Porto: Centro Historico de Guimaraes (in Guimaraes) and Coimbra (Jardim Botanico, University of Coimbra, &more). On the 16th (Mon), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. Dedicate the 22nd (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: get into the urban bustle at Palacio da Bolsa, contemplate the waterfront views at Douro River, take in the spiritual surroundings of Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), and look for gifts at Livraria Lello.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Porto travel planner.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport. In October in Porto, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night.